Brownsburg, Indiana — Behavioral Patterns

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use

Percentage of the total adult population in Hendricks County, Indiana that reported themselves either as a smoker, as a "heavy" drinker or someone who has recently used illicit drugs. Sources: CDC Community Health Status Indicators Report (drug use) and RWJ County Health Rankings (alcohol and tobacco use).

Percentage of the Population
15%
Alcohol
21%
Tobacco
4.4%
Drugs
Compared to State and National
Substance Indiana United States
Alcohol 15.0% ±0.0% 14.6% +0.4%
Tobacco 24.1% -3.1% 20.5% +0.5%
Drugs 4.4% -0% 5.6% -1.2%

Teen Pregnancy

Teen birth rate (per 1,000 females ages 15-19) in Hendricks County, Indiana. Source: County Health Rankings (Robert Wood Johnson Foundation)

Teen Birth Rate
Compared to State and National
Group Indiana United States
Females 15-19 40.7 -19.7 45.8 -24.8

Physical Inactivity

A person is considered physically inactive if during the past month, other than a regular job, he or she did not participate in any physical activities or exercises such as running, calisthenics, golf, gardening, or walking for exercise. Source: National Diabetes Surveillance System (CDC)

Physically Inactive
Compared to State and National
Indiana United States
Physically Inactive 28.0% -4.6% 28.0% -4.6%

Preventive Care

Percentage of relevant populations who avail themselves of age- and sex-appropriate preventive care measures. Source: CDC: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)

Compared to State and National
Procedure Indiana United States
Pap Smear 80.5% +3.5% 82.0% +2%
Mammogram 78.4% +7.7% 80.0% +6.1%
Colonoscopy 42.7% -0.3% 43.1% -0.7%
Pneumonia Vaccine 66.2% +10.8% 65.5% +11.5%
Flu Vaccine 67.7% +10.1% 69.4% +8.4%